Lingleville ISD Superintendent Curt Haley sent out the following release this week:
It is with great regret that Lingleville ISD in partnership with LISD Parent Teacher Organization would like to announce the cancellation of the 2020 Lingleville Halloween Carnival. Lingleville ISD Administration reviewed the latest information from the Governor’s office and Texas Education Agency, along with the Back to School Plan that was Board adopted. In addition we communicated with the County Judge, District Emergency Management Coordinator, and the County Health Official, Dr. Moore. After collecting all information and t a k i n g recommendations into consideration the decision was made to cancel the event held on the Lingleville ISD Campus.
This decision was made with many considerations but ultimately it was the safety of our students, staff and community. The hosting of an activity such as the Halloween Carnival will create exposure to a large crowd that extends beyond our community. We are not willing to expose the families of the District to any threat that could deter us from our goal of safety and the continuation of face to face instruction and UIL competitions. The tradition of our Carnival will be resumed in October 2021.
We are working with the senior class to have an auction for their projects in November. More details on this will be published later.”
This decision from the district follows a Sept. 11 LISD board meeting in which the directors made other COVID-related decisions. The board decided at the meeting that teachers who get seriously ill will continue getting their salary, but the pay for the substitute will be deducted. They also voted to continue the asynchronous virtual learning plan.
Enrollment was reported at 278 with a 95-96% attendance rate.
— Paul Gaudette